Products and Services

Tax Preparation

Get your taxes done by a pro - confidential, comprehensive and user-friendly. Serving the CSRA for five decades, our professional staff is dedicated to preparing your taxes and ensuring safe keeping of your personal information. Our longevity in the industry is due to the loyalty of you, our customer. All of the RHODES-MURPHY locations are open for the preparation and electronic filing of Federal Individual Income Tax Returns. Whether you file a 1040, 1040A or a 1040EZ, RHODES-MURPHY is here to serve you.

EA's and CPA's on staff.

Our offices are staffed with experts in the tax industry to provide the most comprehensive and user-friendly tax help available. As a RHODES-MURPHY client, you receive professional bound copies of your tax returns, safe-keeping storage of your tax documents and access to a variety of options for your refund.
Guaranteed Accuracy - More Deductions - Less Frustration

e-File

RHODES-MURPHY offers free e-File to all of our clients. The experts at RHODES-MURPHY have been accepted into the electronic filing program called "Authorized IRS e-file Providers." We are the Electronic Return Originator (ERO) who transmits your tax return information to the IRS.

How does all of this work?
We prepare your tax return. You sign your electronic tax return by either using a Self-Select PIN for e-file for a completely paperless return, or by signing Form 8453. After you sign the return using a Self-Select PIN or Form 8453, we transmit the return to the IRS. Once received at the IRS, the return is automatically checked by computers for errors and missing information. If it cannot be processed, it is sent back to us to clarify any necessary information. Within 48 hours of electronically sending your return to IRS, the IRS sends an acknowledgment to RHODES-MURPHY stating the return is accepted for processing. This is your proof of filing and assurance that the IRS has your return information.

If due a refund, you can expect to receive it in approximately three to four weeks from the acknowledgment date - even faster with Direct Deposit (half the time as when filed on paper). If you owe tax, we have options to assist you as well. As the client, you must pay the preparation fees up-front, before the return can be e-filed.IRS e-file returns are virtually error-proof with an error rate of less than one percent. IRS e-file greatly reduces the chance that you will get an error letter from the IRS.

What about my state return?
RHODES-MURPHY participates in the Federal/State e-file program for both Georgia, South Carolina, and most other states.

How much does it cost?
Check with a RHODES-MURPHY location nearest you to see what the current fees are and for a FREE estimate.

Refund Anticipation Loan*/Electronic Refund Check or Deposit (ERD/ERD)**
(Collectively, Bank Products)

Offered to those who e-file, Bank Products are popular because they offer taxpayers options in how to receive money. Please take a look at the individual products or loans listed below:

The Refund Anticipation Loan(RAL)* is a loan secured by your tax refund. Some Taxpayers can receive up to $6000.00 within hours.

The Electronic Return Check (ERC)** allows taxpayer's refund to be direct deposited from the IRS or State with the Bank. All tax preparation and other fees can be deducted from the refund so you don't have to pay them at the time time of tax preparation. You will be issued a check for the remainder of the refund, less fees.

The Electronic Return Deposit (ERD)**allows taxpayer's refund to be direct deposited from the IRS or State with the Bank. All tax preparation and other fees can be deducted from the refund so you don't have to pay them at the time time of tax preparation. The remainder of your refund, less fees, will be deposited into the Bank account or prepaid card you elect. It is estimated funds will be available within 7-13 days

Other Services

As a partner of RHODES-MURPHY FINANCIAL SERVICES, RHODES-MURPHY is your financial partner.
In addition to tax preparation we offer:
Insurance - Home, Auto, Life, Disability & Long Term Care
Coverage made Complete...
More than a transfer of risk, insurance is an agreement of trust. It's knowing that you, your family, home and business are sheltered from the unforeseen challenges of life. It's a quiet assurance that your insurance company will come through - no matter where or when that may be. Welcome to personalized insurance coverage from RHODES-MURPHY FINANCIAL SERVICES. Please call us at (706)855-0350 to learn more about insurance coverage from RHODES-MURPHY FINANCIAL SERVICES.

*A Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) is is a product offered by Santa Barbara TPG. A Tax Refund Administration Fee and other fees may apply for the ERC or ERD, and will be deducted from the customer's tax refund. Visit your tax preparer to learn about all filing and product options, including obtaining your refund at no additional cost..

**An Electronic Refund Check or Deposit (ERC or ERD) is a product offered by Santa Barbara TPG. A Tax Refund Administration Fee and other fees may apply for the ERC or ERD, and will be deducted from the customer's tax refund. Visit your tax preparer to learn about all filing and product options, including obtaining your refund at no additional cost.